We have been rumored to be after Coventry City’s 22 year old left-back all during January, so it’s not surprising there are a number of reports today saying we are about to sign the lad.
Daniel Fox – played for Richard Money at Walsall
Former Walsall left-back Daniel Fox could be moving to St James Park in what is said to be a £1.6M deal, but that fee seems very much on the cheap side, since this player is highly rated. But if we can get the lad for that, it would be a terrific value signing for the club.
The England U-21 international – he started the game earlier this year against Poland on March 25th for his only cap – has been more than impressive for Coventry this season, making 42 appearances and scoring for them 4 times.
Daniel played 99 times at Walsall with 6 goals, from 2005 until earlier this year, and he seems the type of player Newcastle are trying to sign under owner Mike Ashley – top youngsters who are still improving, and will be further developed at the Newcastle club.
The 6′ tall Fox began his career at the Everton Youth Academy in 2004, and was on on loan at Stranrear in Scotland, playing 11 games and scoring for them once in 2004, while still only 18.
He then moved to Walsall in 2005, where he played under Richard Money, who was then Walsall manager, and is now Newcastle’s Youth Academy Director, so Richard could be the link in this transfer.
Earlier this year, before Fox moved to Coventry City, Richard described him as the complete player.
Daniel Fox was born in May, 1986 in Winsford, Cheshire, and is said to be very keen to join the Magpies.
Comments welcome.
54 comments so far
Edd Case
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Comment #1http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_4885180,00.html
Looks like Johnson too?
matty_g
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Comment #21.6million sounds about right as Coventry need money!
J
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Comment #3Great Signing if it happened.
beyethegreat
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Comment #4i hope hes good and what is this i am hearing about johnson
Toon_Sydney
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Comment #5is johnson able to complete a medical?
sirjasontoon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Comment #6They reckon on ssn a mystery prem club have bid for veloso…Hmmmmmmmm
OutClassed
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Comment #7I’ve seen him play for Coventry a few times this season and he’s looked good. However, some of my mates (City fans) say that 1.6m is too little for him, I’d guess add-ons will be added later 🙂
The Real Entertainers
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Comment #8SSN
are going to traning ground after break
rowntree1987
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Comment #9hopefully sum more news on sky sports after the reak at training ground
Chizzy_Toon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Comment #10going to Toon training ground after the break….
Toony
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Comment #11does anyone have a link to a site where you can watch skysports online?
setanta saying that darren bent spotted at newcastle btw
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Comment #12Tranfer deadline extended wohooooo
Chizzy_Toon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Comment #13FA are looking at extending the transfer window. They are in talks at the moment.
dev
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Comment #14deadline could get extended
sahota
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Comment #15com’on please tell quickly whos on training ground…I am stuck in office today 🙁
miloflembo
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Comment #16No one at the mo, Johnson could be possible….. Im still excited ;P
OutClassed
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Comment #17Deadline extension could be pretty good, more time to secure those players.
I reckon Veloso, Johnson, Fox, Garcia and possibly another striker to come in.
Would leave the midfield looking excellent on paper, and hopefully Hypiia coming at the end of the season.
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Comment #18Fox and Johnson being mentioned by David Craig but players could be leaving… i hope not we need the numbers.
Geordiedoonsooth
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Comment #19Just seen on SSN that we have bid for Johnson from Man sh*ty which has been accepted I hope we get him, Fox, Taylor & Veleso. I also hear the transfer deadline may be extended.
miloflembo
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Comment #20IMAGINE THE MIDFIELD!
Jonas-barton-nolan-veloso-Garcia!!!!!!!
Toon1978
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Comment #21Geordiedoonsooth
I have not heard that the bid for Johnson has been accepted i have ssn on now.
Born Again Geordie
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Comment #22Some good news at last ! Fingers crossed !
OneAlanShearer
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Comment #23miloflembo – Ahem… what about Johnson?!
rowntree1987
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Comment #24yeah i havnt heard it has benn accepted either he said it cud just be rumour coz nothing has been confirmed
veloso in toon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Comment #25Not sure about johnson has he not got a drink problem? 8 mill alot of cash too.
Getting nervous now
Stuart79
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Comment #26Geordiedoonsooth
Haven’t seen it accepted yet!
Chizzy_Toon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Comment #27He only said it was something that he had heard, and didnt have any confirmation. But says he is a player that joke likes..
KuWaiTi MagPie
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Comment #28just seen velso in newcastle airport!!!!!!!!!!!!!
toonjerry
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Comment #29nice one but airports are closed all over
Ever seen a mackem in Milan?
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Comment #30What do you take us for KuWaiTi MagPie?
LooneyToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Comment #31Players leaving would be fringe players ie Geremi….didnt hear the subs yersterday but dont think he was on the bench……infact he wasnt…..
oh and insomnia cos that aint been confirmed yet….
Darren Bent would be an excellent signing….young, pacey with a point to prove to bloody dogtanian that he is better than his missus ( Harry’s missus finishing must be better than her eyesight married to that mush….she was a reet stunner aswell)
anyhoooo…back to Bent…all this bollox re Everton….aint gonna happen….just the mirror trying to diss the toon….
toonjerry
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Comment #32Hey lads i read yesterday that velosso signed a new contract with sporting till 2013 football.co.uk check it out
BenjiToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Comment #33KuWaiTi – you on a wind up?
LooneyToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Comment #34Fox would also add quality to the squad…..and good cover to Jose….hopefully the competition will add to his game…..at times yesterday he looked the part…..at other times well lets just call it average….
think we might be pleasantly surprised by 5pm…
oh aye…Keane on his way to london….Mr Bent will be on his way
LooneyToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Comment #35Course Mr Kuwait is on a wind up…..
wot a joker eh….
KuWaiTi MagPie
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Comment #36sorry guys just j.k forgot the 😛
NUF-C u in the Championship
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Comment #37KuWaiTi….
He was probably diverted from Heathrow…
I reckon there’ll be four players announced by the end of the day.
Ryan Taylor
Michael Johnson
Daniel Fox
& possibly 1 other.. Darren Bent?
LooneyToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Comment #38Crack bout Johnsons alledge drink problem….alot of lads sometimes need to get away from old mates who are bad influences….a move away would be a great move for Micheal….very good player who has bags of potential….reminds me of a young Mr Carrick….and look how that boy turned out….
Check this for an idea….we have another scouse lad in our squad who has had his troubles including alcohol problems that seems to have turned a corner with his life…could it be time for a certain Mr Barton to act as a shaperone (spelling) …
Joey is my shout for captain next season….
LooneyToon
Feb 2, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Comment #39Mr in the championship….
if those players come in you will have to change your username 😉
Frank pingles come sock
Feb 2, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Comment #40I think we will confirm Taylor today, as well as signing johnson,fox and 1 other player. I would like bent. Think the deadline will be extended today till midnight. When keane signs for spurs today bent will have no choice but to leave, so i think we will get him!!